S1E18 - A Proverb on HOSPITALITY - "Ojú àlejò la ti ńjẹ gbèsè; ẹ̀hìn-in ẹ̀ là ńsan án"

PROVERB CONSIDERED: "Ojú àlejò la ti ńjẹ gbèsè; ẹ̀hìn-in ẹ̀ là ńsan án" INTERPRETATION: "It is in a visitor’s presence that one gets into debt; it is in her absence that one repays the debt." MEANING: One does not estimate how much hospitality is costing until one’s visitor has departed. BIBLICAL REFLECTION: Among other things, this proverb reminds us of the fact that HOSPITALITY HAS A PRICE. In spite of the price, however, both the African worldview and biblical command instruct believers to be hospitable. The wisdom of the proverb, therefore, is to remind ourselves not to 'overdo' in being hospitable to others. One way this can be done is by reminding ourselves WHO we are trying to please by our hospitality — man or God? If we put this in perspective, we won't unnecessarily 'overdo' in order to make an impression on fellow humans. Anu offered some practical tips on how this could be done.  BIBLE VERSE CITED: Hebrews 13:2 (AMPC) says "Do not forget or neglect or refuse to extend hospitality to strangers [in the brotherhood—being friendly, cordial, and gracious, sharing the comforts of your home and doing your part generously], for through it some have entertained angels without knowing it." LINKS TO LISTEN TO THE EPISODE ✥ Spotify ✥ Our Website ✥ Apple Podcast ✥ Google Podcast ✥ Amazon Podcast FOR MORE RESOURCES FROM JOSEPH & ANU OLA https://linktr.ee/josephola https://josephola.disha.page/